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How do I fix the Ubuntu Login Loop Problem [duplicate]
I am using ubuntu 18.04 as a dual boot with my windows and the storage got full, which caused a login loop problem. I try to login into the system with the correct password but the screen flashes to ...
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How to use npm file-storage package?
I learn Javascript and don't even know, how exactly use FileStorage object.
var storage = new FileStorage(...); // supply valid credentials
The package link: https://www.npmjs.com/package/file-...
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A weird 16TB file in my SSD
Somehow, a file has appeared on my SSD which is larger than the SSD itself.
The file is 16 TB in size and is located on my /home partition which is only 220 GB. The path is (if that's relevant)
~/....
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Where does Steam store files on Ubuntu?
Basically, every answer I've gotten just leads me to a script that LAUNCHES steam. I want to know where the actual files and stuff are stored so I can skin it, not how to find a file to run Steam.
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Visualize sorted storage volume use [duplicate]
My desktop storage capacity reaches its limit.
How can I visualize my storage partition between files and apps (Android-like) to efficiently dig into the heaviest files?
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How do I increase the size of swapfile without removing it in the terminal?
Is there a way to increase my existing "swapfile" without having to destroy and re-create it?
I would like to up my swap space from 1GB to 2GB. Currently it is set up as such:
$ sudo swapon -s
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Where does "open with" go
When I download a file from the Internet I can choose "open with" or "save as". When i choose "open with", does it get saved somewhere on the disk? Or is it gone when I close the file? Like totally ...
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Where to put downloaded files on filesystem (14.04)
I'm new to running ubuntu as a desktop. I've managed a linux (non ubuntu) server for quite a while now. But, I've just been barely getting by. I am scared I'll mess something up and cpanel/whm is ...
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Is there an item limit for the file explorer?
This is a question regarding Xubuntu 14.04.
Very long story short, I had to use the program recoverjpeg to restore some photos that I forgot to back up after a fresh install. This resulted in 850k ...
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I want to use my secondary HDD for everything [closed]
In windows, you can change some settings so that only the operating system is on the SSD, and all installed programs and user documents are installed/stored on a secondary HDD. How would I do this so ...
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Whenever I try to download my Ubuntu 1 files, chrome block me.
I received an email regarding the closure of ubuntu1 files I tried using the link to transfer (os is Windows 7 Ultimate) each time I tried I received error message Chrome blocked download, is ...
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File sharing with Ubuntu 12.04 Server
I have setup Ubuntu 12.04 Server and am using it as a raid 1 backup for all my photos and files. I would like to set up a web based file server and backup like Google Drive so I can share my files and ...
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No inodes left error, df -i command says contrary
I copied a lot of files in my mounted Windows drive from Ubuntu and I subsequently ran into Error opening file '/media/windows/<some-file-path>': No space left on device error. I checked the ...
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Try Ubuntu - Where does it store my files?
I am wondering, when you select the option of just "Try Ubuntu" instead of installing, where does Ubuntu store the files that you download / copy / save?
I right click in the Home folder, and it ...
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